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Two features of DBeaver that every database manager should know
Marco Fioretti takes a look at two important features of DBeaver, an open source universal database manager.
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How to remove product suggestions from Ubuntu Unity search results
Jack Wallen explains how to completely or selectively disable the online search results from the Ubuntu Unity Dash.
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Lucidor: A simple ebook reader for collaborative work
Calibre is one of the most popular ebook library managers, but Lucidor has some great features that shouldn't be overlooked. Marco Fioretti explains.
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Six must-have Ubuntu Unity tweaks
Out of the box, Ubuntu Unity is very efficient. However, you can use the Unity Tweak Tool to make it even better. Here's how.
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Bodhi Linux could easily become a desktop distribution contender
Find out why and how Jack Wallen thinks Bodhi Linux could become one of the most popular desktop distributions on the market.
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Tim O'Reilly on open data: Cheap may be open enough
Open source and open data. Is cheap and accessible an acceptable substitute for open data?
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Linux: The clear choice for security
According to the UK's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), Linux is the clear choice when it comes to security.
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How to use clip art in your Gnuplot charts
Marco Fioretti explains how to use generic clip art to spice up your Gnuplot charts.
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How to manage bookmarks in Nautilus
There are a number of ways you can work with bookmarks in the Nautilus file manager, and Jack Wallen shows you them all.
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Seven reasons why you should try HotShots
Marco Fioretti offers seven solid reasons why you should try HotShots, an open-source screenshot tool.
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10 predictions for open source in 2014
Jack Wallen lists 10 reasons why he believes 2014 will be a banner year for Linux and open source.
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10 disappointments for open source in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 of the most disappointing developments for open source in 2013.
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10 things the open source community got right in 2013
Jack Wallen highlights 10 wins for the open source community over the past year.
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Five reasons why the Ubuntu tablet could shock naysayers in 2014
Jack Wallen offers five good reasons why a tablet running Linux could really shock the naysayers in 2014.
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How to find and convert StarOffice files
Marco Fioretti offers one solution for finding and converting old StarOffice files into formats that Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice 4.x can access.
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Fgallery: Free software for fast, always centered photo galleries
Marco Fioretti takes a look at fgallery, a free software tool that allows you to build static photo albums.
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Two features of DBeaver that every database manager should know
Marco Fioretti takes a look at two important features of DBeaver, an open source universal database manager.
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How to manage bookmarks in Nautilus
There are a number of ways you can work with bookmarks in the Nautilus file manager, and Jack Wallen shows you them all.
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Best Linux distributions for enterprise computing needs
There are a lot of Linux distributions out there. Out of those hundreds of variations, which are best suited for enterprise-level servers and desktops?
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Arch-based Manjaro Linux touts user-friendliness
Looking for a new Linux flavor to try? The Manjaro team targets newcomers and pros alike, promising ease-of-use and performance.
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A house divided: Linux factions threaten success
Linux is at a major tipping point, yet it faces being undermined from within. Jack Wallen calls for the Linux community to end the fighting between the Linux camps.
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OpenOffice and LibreOffice: How to manage hybrid PDFs
If you have many PDF files to manage, it may become difficult to tell which are uneditable and which are hybrid (editable). Here's a tip for sorting out the difference.
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Easily install Google Web fonts in Ubuntu with TypeCatcher
Jack Wallen explains how to install and use TypeCatcher, which is one of the easiest ways to get Google Web Fonts onto your Linux desktop.
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Phatch, the team-friendly photo processor
Phatch is an easy-to-use photo processor that allows batch processing and an array of actions that can be automated. Marco Fioretti shows you how it works.
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Five reasons why the Ubuntu tablet could shock naysayers in 2014
Jack Wallen offers five good reasons why a tablet running Linux could really shock the naysayers in 2014.
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Get a grip on TOR with Vidalia
Learn everything you can do with the TOR network with the help of Vidalia.
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Seven reasons why you should try HotShots
Marco Fioretti offers seven solid reasons why you should try HotShots, an open-source screenshot tool.
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What if there were only one Linux distribution?
The hallmark of Linux is choice, but if there were only one distro would you still want to use it over the proprietary alternatives?
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Is it legal to sell GPL software?
Marco Fioretti answers a TechRepublic member's questions about charging fees for software that's made available under the GNU GPL License version 2 or 3.
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Tweak Ubuntu Unity: Get a dock-style launcher and Unity Dash
One of the biggest criticisms of Ubuntu Unity is the inability to move the Launcher. After having an epiphany, Jack Wallen illustrates one way you can have the best of both worlds.